Malik Jackson | Defensive Lineman | #97

3/9/2016: Signed a six-year, $85.5 million contract. The deal contains $42 million guaranteed, including a $10 million signing bonus. Another $4.5 million is available through incentives. 2018: $14.5 million, 2019: $13 million, 2020-2021: $13.75 million, 2022: Free Agent

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Jaguars agreed to terms with DL Malik Jackson, formerly of the Broncos, on a six-year, $90 million contract.

The deal includes a whopping $42 million guaranteed, making Jackson one of the highest paid defensive players in league history. He'll get $45 million over the first three years of the deal. Coming off a monster 2015, Jackson, who turned 26 last month, will be transitioning from a 3-4 attack to a 4-3 defense, but has the skills to collapse the pocket no matter the system. It's a huge get for the Jaguars, who desperately need to goose their pass rush in Year 4 of the Gus Bradley era. Tue, Mar 8, 2016 02:38:00 PM

9 News Denver's Mike Klis reports the Jaguars are "finalizing" a deal with free agent DL Malik Jackson which will make him the fourth highest-paid defensive lineman in the league.

ESPN's Josina Anderson confirmed the report with Jackson himself. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the deal is expected to be worth around $15 million per season, which would put Jackson between Rams DE Robert Quinn's $14.2 million and Bills DT Marcell Dareus' $15.85 million annual average. It's believed to be for six years. With easily the most money to throw around, the Jaguars are getting the premier prize available on the market. Tue, Mar 8, 2016 01:09:00 PM

La Canfora believes a deal could get done "well before" the start of the new league year Wednesday afternoon. The Broncos want to keep Jackson, but the Jaguars have the cap space to match his reported $14 million AAV asking price. The Bears and Raiders are also reportedly in the mix. Tue, Mar 8, 2016 12:41:00 PM

The Broncos have been clear about wanting to re-sign the talented lineman, and the other three teams have been linked before. Jackson previously played for coaches in both Chicago (John Fox) and Oakland (Jack Del Rio), and Jacksonville's cap space rivals the GDP of most island nations. Jackson is reportedly looking for at least $14 million annually on his next deal. Tue, Mar 8, 2016 08:39:00 AM

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Rapoport said that was the plan "to my understanding." Bortles' fifth-year team option is guaranteed for injury only. Recovering from wrist surgery, he would need to pass a physical by the third day of the new league year (March 16) for the Jags to release him without penalty. Perhaps that's why they are now "planning to keep" Bortles after his replacement-level 2017.

Making his Jaguars debut, Strong caught three passes for 38 yards and a touchdown in San Francisco. The ex-Texans washout will now face an extra difficult time trying to crack someone's 53-man roster in 2018.